VA FORM 21-509 IS USED TO DETERMINE
WHETHER OR NOT A PARENT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS DEPENDENT UPON THE
SUPPORT OF THE VETERAN. IT IS USED BOTH IN CLAIMS BY A VETERAN WHO
CLIAMS HIS/HER PARENT(S) AS DEPENDENT OR IN DEATH COMPENSATION
CLAIMS TO ESTABLISH DEPENDENCY. INCOME, NET WORTH, AND ESPENSE DATA
ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF EXPENSES EXCEED INCOME.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.